Online program for expats & internationals in the Netherlands to strengthen their careers.
Discover your unique strengths, learn to craft your personal story with the help of AI, and build a strong LinkedIn profile and CV that stand out to employers.
This program offers practical tips to help you stand out in the Dutch job market. Work on your professional growth with our online tools and 3 coaching sessions.
You'll learn to identify your strengths and translate them into a compelling story. AI tools support you in optimizing your profile and becoming visible to recruiters.
“I got so much out of working with you and going through the program - especially when it comes to making choices and staying calm and grounded.
I’ve even shared some of the things I learned from you with colleagues and friends who are in similar situations. So it’s not just me — they’ve benefited from it too, and they’re grateful to you as well ☺”
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Boost Your Career
It starts with your story
How your cultural background shapes your choices and strengths:
✔ What drives you
✔ Where your energy lies
✔ What truly matters to you
Next you create a strong profile
✔ Creating a strong LinkedIn profile and a CV that fits both you and the Dutch system
✔ Using ChatGPT to write clearly and with confidence
Finally, prepare for action
✔ Understand how Dutch hiring works
✔ Find jobs that fit
✔ Build your network (it's fun!)
✔ Prepare for interviews
✔ Present the best version of you
Throughout the journey, you’ll have access to live coaches who answer your questions, help you reflect, and guide you every step of the way.
If you choose the full package: you receive feedback from recruiters and onboarding support.
At The Happy Expats, we’ve helped hundreds of international professionals find their voice, boost their visibility, and land meaningful roles at companies they love. We understand how the Dutch workplace works, how recruiters think, and how to use LinkedIn and AI tools effectively. We’ve seen the patterns and we’ll help you avoid common mistakes and focus on what really matters.
Simon Jansen – Strategic Career Coach with real-world boardroom experience
Before becoming a coach, Simon worked with people from all over the world and held 14 different roles at Dutch banks, including Managing Director. He knows what it’s like to climb fast, feel off-track, and recalibrate. Now he helps international professionals and teams find clarity, energy, and purpose in their careers.
With a sharp mind and a warm style, Simon helps you focus on what really matters in your next move, whether it’s a career switch, more leadership presence, or finding your balance.
Aiva Eiduka – Personal Brand Strategist for international professionals.
Helps you stand out with clarity and confidence.
Aiva knows how it feels to start over in a new country and to wonder how to show up professionally without losing your voice. With a background in PR, storytelling and coaching, she has helped 100+ international professionals define who they are, what they bring, and how to communicate that powerfully on LinkedIn and beyond.
Expect a coach who listens deeply, challenges you thoughtfully, so you can speak with clarity and show up with confidence.
Coaching isn’t about telling you what to do. It helps you find your own answers with more clarity, confidence, and direction.
This is more than just a course, it’s a full career development journey.
You’ll work through self-paced online modules, with reflection prompts that help you connect your career path to who you are. Coaching keeps you moving, helps you stay focused, and supports your growth, and answers your questions.
Everything is built for busy international professionals: practical, structured, and to the point.
Within 2 weeks, you can create a LinkedIn profile that truly fits you - and works in the Dutch job market.
/ (incl. VAT regular price €555)
Learn with others in a small, supportive online group
✔ 3 live group sessions (ca 3–5 people) with personal coaching
✔ Step-by-step guidance through all modules
✔ Ask questions by email — your coach will address them during the sessions
✔ Sessions are on fixed dates (recordings available) CHECK STARTING DATES HERE
✔ Reflect together and learn from different perspectives
Best if you like shared learning and little support!
/ (incl. VAT regular price €999)
1-on-1 online coaching, fully tailored to your story
✔ 3 private sessions focused on your goals and career questions
✔ Step-by-step guidance through all modules
✔ You choose what we work on — LinkedIn, interviews, strategy, or something else
✔ Flexible planning with your coach
✔ Full support between sessions for feedback and questions
Ideal if you want personal attention, flexibility, and fast progress.
/ (incl. VAT regular price €1555)
All-in career accelerator: expert support every step of the way
The Individual package, PLUS:
✔ 3 extra private coaching sessions (so 6 in total) tailored to your full journey
✔ Recruiter feedback on your profile and positioning
✔ Warm introductions and onboarding support
✔ Extra time if your search takes longer
✔ Guidance on salary, benefits, and your first months in the new role
Perfect if you want full guidance to step into your next job with confidence.
This is our most popular program
You think your LinkedIn is in pretty good shape. You've been putting yourself out there, but the responses haven't been positive.
It leaves you wondering: is there something you don’t know about the Dutch job market? You are ready for support from someone who understands how it works from the inside.
Did you know that more than 85% of recruiters rely on LinkedIn to find the right match?
It is time to take action and boost your career now!
“I really appreciated our conversations. I felt very comfortable, which made it easy for me to speak openly.
Your thoughtful questions helped me gain more insight into why I make certain choices.
Our sessions also helped me focus more on my skills and how to apply them to topics I find interesting.
Thank you!”
Jessica Saat
“Simple questions and exercises gave me new perspectives and insights.
Simon is not only a great listener, but also sharp and constructively critical.
What makes a real difference is that he knows the business world inside out from personal experience — he brings not just theory, but real-life insight.
Thank you for the inspiring conversations!”
Koen de Bont
“The individual coaching was incredibly valuable. Through open conversations, thoughtful questions, and his genuine curiosity, I gained deeper self-awareness and was able to break certain patterns.
Thanks to this program, I’ve grown both professionally and personally, and I’ve found more peace of mind.
Thank you, Simon!”
Jamie Duijvestein
International professionals in the Netherlands who are looking to:
Find a new job
Grow faster in their current role
Increase their visibility and confidence
The difference between the packages is how much personal guidance and flexibility you want.
The Group program is a great option if you're looking for an affordable way to follow the program and don’t need full 1-on-1 support. You’ll join three live sessions with a small group, reflect together, and send in your questions by email. Your coach will address them during the group calls. The session dates are fixed, and recordings are available afterwards.
The Individual package gives you three private sessions, fully focused on your story. You decide what we work on, from interviews to positioning or strategic choices. You’ll also get feedback and support between sessions, and plan directly with your coach.
The Full Service deal includes everything in the Individual package, plus extended support throughout your journey. That means recruiter feedback, warm introductions, and guidance during the first months of your new role. Whether you’re negotiating salary or navigating your onboarding, we’re there when it matters most.
Absolutely. Many participants use the program to explore new directions, build visibility, or grow within their current organisation.
You’ll benefit long term from the insights you gain, in your work and beyond.
Yes. Many Dutch employers offer personal development or coaching budgets.
We’re happy to provide a formal quote, labelled as a Personal Leadership Program — with a focus on communication, visibility, and career development topics your employer will recognise and support.
✔ We understand the Dutch job market and we have the network.
✔ You’ll get live sessions with experienced coaches, personal support, smart use of AI (like ChatGPT), and an approach that puts your story at the center, not just your CV.
✔ Optional recruiter feedback and warm introductions make this more than just a course.
/ (incl. VAT regular price €555)
Learn with others in a small, supportive online group
✔ online program + 3 live group sessions (ca 3–5 people) with personal coaching
Best if you like shared learning and little support!